The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge helped prepare a meal for the Commonwealth Big Lunch

What countries are in the Commonwealth?

Member states of the Commonwealth range from countries in Africa, including Botswana, Ghana and Cameroon, to countries in the Americas, like Barbados, the Bahamas and Belize.

There are also two European countries which are part of the group - Cyprus and Malta.

Although the countries which were formerly territories of Britain achieved independence, the creation of the Commonwealth was sparked by India, which decided that although they wished to be independent, they still wanted to be a part of the Commonwealth.

Countries have continued to join since then, but the last country to become a member was Rwanda in 2009.

BRAWL OF DUTY

MISSING MA’AM

THAT’S BANANAS

The Queen uses a fork to eat BANANAS for fear of gobbling 'like a monkey'

Queen Elizabeth told the presidents and prime ministers gathered at the start of a two-day Commonwealth summit that she hopes they will choose Charles to succeed her.

The position is not automatically held by the British monarch, and it was reported the topic would be discussed by the leaders of the member states.

Downing Street said a decision on whether the Prince Of Wales should get the job was expected by the end of the week of talks.

The Queen celebrates Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey

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